Some great thinking went into these questions, and I thought I’d share them. These came from Thrive Global. We’ve been fortunate to be a consistent contributor in their space, so we wanted to offer 5 Daily Gratitude Questions to Ask Yourself Each Night as a precursor for a new offering on the way. Our 30-day Gratitude Challenge e-Book will be…
Transitions are always growth opportunities in action. As I look forward, I know letting go of what’s been a constant, predictable, and consistent source of growth, learning, and joy is part of a necessary transition to get to the next place. I can’t hang onto what I’ve always done and at the same time emerge into where I need to…
Recognizing passion is a gift. When people do what they love, it shows; and it’s contagious. While this is rewarding as an adult it’s even more inspiring to see it in those you love. Our friends next door have a 6-year-old, his name is Edison. Eddy has a passion for Rubik’s Cubes. He doesn’t just solve them quickly (just over…
When there seem to be a thousand things happening and you can only focus on the next few days, it’s worthwhile to pause and reflect on all that’s been accomplished. Looking backward, you can see the progress, the massive amount of all that’s being completed. Wow. Do I allow myself to fully appreciate all that is done? One day, not…
The best thing about letting go of email is the time you get back in your bank account. As I look at the number of hours I’ve reclaimed since July, I can easily say I have five to ten additional hours to reallocate. The question I have to remind myself of during this unlearning period is to put them to…
When we purchased our home, the yard was overgrown. Not just a little, a lot. We moved in mid-July, and as all moves go, there’s plenty to do and undo, so the yard wasn’t our first priority with limited summer days remaining and our attention focused on settling in. When the spring arrived, we set about the work of reclaiming…
Where’s the biggest impact? (Or what’s most impactful?) It’s a small question, and when you use it to filter priorities, things clarify and simplify. Too many people are afraid to simplify, worrying they’ll forget, leave things out, mistakes will happen, or balls will drop. There is a time for detailing descriptions, however, to focus and have the maximum impact, you…
Rainy days are some of my favorite days. Though you’d never hear me complain about sunshine and low humidity, living in a four-season state offers the joy of appreciating every change in our climate. When I wake to a grumbling thunderstorm I appreciate the mood, reminding me all days aren’t joyful, it’s okay to make noise and let things soak in.…
When you spend time doing things you enjoy doing, they don’t feel like work. You know, the times when you look up and the clock has zoomed hour(s) ahead and it feels like minutes. Your energy is high, you’re present and engaged, and the work you are doing actually gives you more energy and fuels your passion. This is your…
When I began writing 1,000 blogs, I never imagined one of the most incredible outcomes from this journey would be capturing my thoughts throughout a pandemic. As I anticipate the completion of this goal, I’m getting excited about reviewing my musings over the course of nearly four years, especially with the crazy path we’ve been on during this time. I’ve…